Re: Oil Pan Removal On Car

Posted by 50 2382 On 2015/8/13 22:06:34

I just pulled the pan on my '50 288...a couple of things make it easier. The bolts across the front of the pan sometimes have nuts on them. There should be a threaded plate across the front above the pan but through the years mechanics tossed the plate and used nuts. If you have nuts I suggest yanking the radiator, two hose clamps and 6 bolts and it lifts out ( remove the draing plug before you lift it out as it will hang on the lower air deflector. Once you can get at the nuts from the front things get easier. There are 3 fasteners across the rear of the pan. To get to these you need to pull off the plate covering the flywheel then you have access to the fasteners. They are kind of tough to get out but be patient and don't drop them in the clutch cover...I used a magnet to make sure I didn't mess up. Finally, drop the idler arm from the front suspension on the passenger side of the car, two bolts and the steering drops down easy. Now the pan will slip out.
Good luck.